Compass Community School Vicarage Park
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Old Vicarage The Bullring Stottesdon Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 8UH |
| Reference Number | 148587 |
Compass Community School Vicarage Park is an independent special school catering to pupils with severe and complex learning needs, including autism spectrum disorder. The recent inspection highlighted the school's strong community focus, where pupils feel safe and supported, but indicated that the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery following significant changes in leadership and staffing. Despite these challenges, the school has notable strengths in behavior management and personal development, supported by strong relationships between staff and pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 15 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.67%
Girls: 33.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Mar 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a friendly community atmosphere that values happiness and safety.
- High attendance rates reflect pupils' enjoyment of school.
- Staff know each pupil's individual needs well, fostering positive relationships.
- There is effective support from a therapy team for pupils' emotional management.
- The school has a well-structured curriculum designed for diverse and complex needs.
- The revision of the phonics program is supporting pupils' reading and communication.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the delivery of the curriculum affect learning outcomes.
- Staff lack sufficient subject-specific knowledge in some areas, impacting pupils' achievement.
- Some learning activities are not well matched to pupils' needs, leading to disengagement.
- Communication strategies for pupils are not consistently supported, hindering independence.
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